Education Catering Operations Manager

Caterlink; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education catering provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee 32 educational sites in the Reading area. The ideal candidate will lead teams, support operational excellence, and foster client relationships. Strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach are essential as you will operate closely with site-based teams. The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the education sector, ensuring quality catering services are delivered efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in education catering and operational management.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to support location based teams.
• Commercial awareness and a focus on delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of 32 educational sites including nurseries and schools.
• Inspire and develop teams for operational excellence.
• Build lasting client relationships across sites.

Skills

Leadership skills

Operational management

Commercial awareness

Team development

Job description

Company Description

Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, the Company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. The company caters more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our Fresh Food Policy is the foundation of our success and growth in the market coupled with a desire to truly deliver on the promises we make to our clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

Were looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead a portfolio of 32 educational sites, including 2 nurseries, 29 primary schools, and 1 secondary school all conveniently located in the Reading area with minimal travel required. Based close to our Head Office, youll benefit from direct access to our dedicated Support Teams.

At Caterlink , we believe that people work for people . Thats why were seeking someone with strong leadership skills, confidence, and credibility someone who can inspire and develop teams, build lasting client relationships, and drive operational excellence across their sites.

What youll bring :

• Proven experience in education catering and operational management
• A hands-on approach with the ability to support location based teams
• Commercial awareness and a focus on delivering results